Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-920 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2400 is 783 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-920.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-920
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400
- Performs up to 5% better in Starfield than Core i7-920 - 45 vs 43 FPS
- Up to 16% cheaper than Core i7-920 - $55.2 vs $65.81
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-920 - 95 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-920 doesn't have integrated graphics
Starfield
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Single-Core
415
74.90974729241877%
Multi-Core
1434
89.23459863098942%
Intel Core i7-920 | vs | Intel Core i5-2400 |
---|---|---|
Nov 17th, 2008 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
2.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
20.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |